2 meanings, 9 uses
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1 —1 use as in:
it is appropriate
Definition
suitable (fitting) for a particular situation
- Perhaps the drow masters had outfitted their spies more appropriately for the surface world, Errtu reasoned.Book 3 — Cryshal-Tirith (50% in)
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2 —1 use as in:
appropriate from their culture
Definition
to take without asking — often without right
- Abruptly, Regis pulled the ruby pendant out from under his waistcoat and stared at the wondrous gem he had appropriated from his former master a thousand miles and more to the south, in Calimport.Book 1 — Ten-TOwns (18% in)
appropriated = taken
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exact meaning not specified
- The search to find an appropriate spot from which he could call the demon took Drizzt over an hour, and he spent several more preparing the area.Book 3 — Cryshal-Tirith (44% in)
- Beorg was careful to give the appropriate response.Book 1 — Ten-TOwns (29% in)
- It had originally been built for the meetings of the ten spokesmen, but as interest in the councils had died away, Cassius, skilled in diplomacy and not above using strong-arm tactics, had appropriated the palace as his official residence and moved the council hall to a vacant warehouse tucked away in a remote corner of the city.Book 1 — Ten-TOwns (54% in)
- Finding an appropriate clearing, he hastily set up a small campsite.Book 2 — Wulfgar (28% in)
- I shall follow Crenshinibon's advice when I deem it appropriate," he told Errtu.Book 2 — Wulfgar (36% in)
- "Take this to the appropriate spot and perform the ceremony of raising," he instructed.Book 2 — Wulfgar (36% in)
- The first of the giants passed under, but the cat waited obediently, still as death, for the appropriate time.Book 2 — Wulfgar (74% in)
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